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Rutgers vs Virginia Tech Clash Set to Take Center Stage in Week Four of College Football

Game time: September 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Lane Stadium — Blacksburg, VA

Article updated Sep 19, 6:06 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Week four of college football will feature a highly anticipated Big Ten/ACC matchup between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Virginia Tech Hokies. The game is set for

Game outlook

Week four of college football will feature a highly anticipated Big Ten/ACC matchup between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Virginia Tech Hokies. The game is set for Saturday at 3:30 ET at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Tech holds a historical advantage over Rutgers, but the Scarlet Knights are coming off a win in their last meeting. The current betting line has Virginia Tech as the favorite, opening at -4.5 and now sitting at -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Scarlet Knights +143 | Hokies -164

Spread: Scarlet Knights +3.5 (-110) | Hokies -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 44.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia Tech will win straight-up is 62%.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Greg Schiano is back for his 16th season as head coach of Rutgers football, leading the Scarlet Knights to a perfect 2-0 start with wins over Howard and Akron. They have a bye week before facing Virginia Tech, their final non-conference matchup before starting Big Ten games. Athan Kaliakmanis leads the offense, with Kyle Monangai and Antwan Raymond leading the rushing attack. Defensively, coordinator Joe Harasymiak is working to improve the run defense, which currently ranks 125th in the country. Rutgers is ranked 14th in offense, 32nd in defense, and has a power ranking of 88. They are 2-0 this season.

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Virginia Tech Hokies Analysis

Virginia Tech started the season with high expectations but suffered an overtime loss to Vanderbilt in their opener. They have since bounced back with two consecutive wins against Marshall and Old Dominion. Junior quarterback Kyron Drones leads the offense, with Bhayshul Tuten as a key player in the ground game. The defense, led by coordinator Chris Marve, is allowing an average of 21.7 points per game. Virginia Tech is currently priced at +2,500 to win the ACC championship game, with a power ranking of 19 and a ranking of #82 for offense and #90 for defense. They are 2-1 overall, with a 1-2 ATS record. They will face Miami in their upcoming conference matchup.

Virginia Tech Favored by 3.5 Points in Upcoming Match Against Rutgers

In the upcoming game, I am inclined to choose Virginia Tech with a -3.5 point spread. Despite not falling within the most favorable side of a 3.0 point spread, I believe this will not significantly impact the outcome of the contest. Rutgers, currently holding a 1-0 record, has faced weaker opponents such as Howard and Akron, the latter of which was able to score 17 points against them. This is concerning given that Akron was ranked 129th in scoring last season with an average of 15.5 points per game. Now, Rutgers must face Kyron Drones, a highly capable dual-threat quarterback, and his impressive rushing statistics along with Bhayshul Tuten. This matchup will put pressure on a Rutgers defense that has shown weakness in stopping rushing attempts. Considering the previous losses of the Hokies and the subsequent market view, I see this as an advantageous opportunity to support Virginia Tech in this game.

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SportsJaw Scarlet Knights vs Hokies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Scarlet Knights vs Hokies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Rutgers Scarlet Knights+175 → +134Moved
  • Moneyline · Virginia Tech Hokies-210 → -153Moved
  • Spread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights+4.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies-4.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over45.5 (-110) → 45 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under45.5 (-110) → 45 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Rutgers Scarlet Knights
1-0 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Virginia Tech Hokies
2-1 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-19T22:06:34.996Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-09-16Virginia Tech Hokies 16 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights 35
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 26-23

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 26-23 on September 21, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. Rutgers Scarlet Knights' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rutgers Scarlet Knights +3 (-110) spread, Rutgers Scarlet Knights covered, while the 49 combined points finished over the recorded total of 45.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • AveragejoeSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +4.5 (-110)Win
  • JtgarciaSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -4.5 (-110)Loss
  • MtgoldsteinSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +4.5 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Spread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +4.5 (-110)Win
  • 1188460207Total · Over 45.5 (-110)Win
  • PeytoncSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +3.5 (-110)Win
  • Drew_WestcottSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • PremierPicksTotal · Over 44.5 (-110)Win
  • BjenkinsSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +3.5 (-110)Win
  • TjwinsSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +3.5 (-110)Win
  • Fisher49Spread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +3.5 (-110)Win
  • 1707662905Spread · Virginia Tech Hokies -3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -3.25 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Virginia Tech Hokies -3.25 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 45 (-110)Win